Chandrapur : The proposed Rs 137 crore Veer Baburao Shedmake Sports Complex at Datala, on the outskirts of the city, is set to move forward, with MLA Sudhir Mungantiwar securing an assurance from chief minister Devendra Fadnavis for a special meeting to expedite its administrative approval.
Around 16 acres have been reserved at Datala for the proposed state-of-the-art facility. Mungantiwar also highlighted his focus on nurturing tribal sporting talent through initiatives such as Mission Shaurya, under which five tribal youths scaled Mount Everest, and Mission Olympics 2036, aimed at preparing tribal children for national and international sporting competitions. Mungantiwar met Fadnavis at his official Varsha residence in Mumbai and submitted a memorandum seeking early clearance for the ambitious project, planned under New Chandrapur Development Plan. Join conversation Share your thoughts in the comments Be respectful · TOI community guidelines The complex is envisioned as a major sports infrastructure hub for Chandrapur and the wider eastern Vidarbha region, offering quality training and competition facilities to emerging athletes, particularly those from rural and tribal areas.
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